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[breaksthespell]

I don't think I'm ready to go on another adventure, Mun. I have everything I could ever want in the castle. Leaving it all behind would be too painful.

I have already had to leave one home behind (not that I regret that decision anymore), but I don't want to risk losing everything I hold dear again. If something were to happen to Adam or...

{No, there's no way she is going to finish that thought.}

Please, Mun? I want to stay with him; with them. They are my family now. Can't you understand how much they mean to me?

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[sirenspell]

[ Oh look it's a Belle! ♥ French girls gotta stick together, oui? ]

Are you certain a new adventure can't include your family?

[breaksthespell]

{Oui. ♥ }

I haven't seen any of them...in here.

[sirenspell]

That doesn't rule out the possibility entirely, though. You might be surprised!

[breaksthespell]

I'll try to keep optimistic. {But onto other matters.} Are you...a gypsy?

[sirenspell]

[ That was subtle. Still, that question is not an unexpected one, and Esme is proud of her heritage. She smiles in response. ]

I am - my name is Esmeralda.

[ She sinks into a polite little curtsy. ]

[breaksthespell]

{Sorry. She's a girl from a small village. If and when Gypsies pass through, it's...intriguing to say the least.}

Hello, Esmeralda, I'm Belle.

[sirenspell]

[ Intriguing in a good way, hopefully. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Belle.

[ And you had a cameo in her movie! :D? ]

Do you have any idea what sort of new adventure you might embark on? Or is it a complete mystery?

[breaksthespell]

{To her? Of course!}

You are French as well?

{Sorry, Belle was too busy reading the actual book by Victor Hugo to notice the movie. XD}

It seems I'm going to a place called forever_after...if I'm accepted.

[sirenspell]

[ Her countenance brightens at that - ah, someone from home! ]

Mais oui, certainement! I'm from Paris. Have you ever visited the capital?

[ SO META xD She smiles warmly at Belle's response, glad that she does seem to have a destination, even if she doesn't sound entirely certain. ]

If you have the chance for an adventure, you should always take it.

[breaksthespell]

{Belle tilts her head inquisitively.}

Je n'ai pas eu ce plaisir. Is that where you call home?

{She's in your movie, ruining your plot. ♥ At the mention of an adventure, her expression softens.}

I never thought I would have this many.

[sirenspell]

It is - you must visit someday, when you can. I'm certain you would love it. Paris has rhythm and energy of its very own.

[ As long as she doesn't tell Esme that she dies in the book (worst spoiler ever);D ]

Life can be surprising that way. But it does have a habit of bringing you just what you need, when you need it...even if you didn't know you needed it. If this is where your path is taking you now, then I'm glad for you.